Gael Bateman: student and explorer. I am one of those people with multiple interests that change from season to season; I don’t have a thing, like so many people appear to have in this modern world, which helps to define them. But I do love exploring. Exploring ideas, places, people, cultures, identities, foods and experiences – …

Malvina-Sofia Nicolaou explains what it’s like being an International Media and Communications student. Being a Fresher can be a daunting and an overwhelming experience for some whereas others find it easier to adjust to their new environment. For me, it was a mixture of “oh my god where is everything”,” this place is huge” to …

Rebecca Maryan on research, archives and travel. Doing a PhD in Medieval History means I get to travel to lots of different libraries and archives all over the UK. I spend a lot of time in Oxford, Cambridge and London, enjoying the excellent wealth of material housed in beautiful surroundings. I’ve also been as far …

Katherine Haywood explains how life outside the lab can help your studies and research. When most people think of a Chemistry PhD they probably think of hours on end in the lab, stuck to your bench, churning out reaction after reaction, and this might turn some undergraduates off continuing a subject they enjoy. Although this …

Nottingham’s Judith Jesch, Professor of Viking Studies, has always loved and will always love Vikings — and that’s why she studied them and continues to do so. Why do I love the Vikings? Let me recount the reasons. They were bold and heroic. They built and sailed efficient and beautiful ships. They crossed the Atlantic …

Maebellyne Ventura, University alumnus I have always been interested in behaviour and mental health so it was an almost natural choice to study Psychology. During my degree I was able to explore different aspects of psychology – biological, neurological and social, to name a few. In the process I also learnt a lot more about …

Claire Jermany, 4th year student The broad range of subjects that fall under the American Studies umbrella is the reason why I chose to study this loveable course. I’ve had to consult a huge range of materials for my lecture and seminar discussions over the years, from 8 Mile to slavery photographs to Muhammad Ali’s …

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If you study what you love, your degree will feel less like hard work and more like a series of fascinating questions.
Academics, students, alumni and employers will be sharing stories on this blog to help you see where your passion for a subject can take you.